Part shopping

Hi i just bought my first toyota and its a 2015 tacoma trd off road. So far i love it but as with all used vehicles it needs work. When looking for parts nhtsa says it is a delux model and when looking for parts usually see base, trd pro and pre runner. What one do i select. TIA!

 

I've had my 2010 since 2016 and I'm still not sure and all I know it is not a TRD. All I now for sure it is 4.0, auto, SR5, 4x4, and an extended cab. I try and use the S/N when ordering parts.

 

I have read in forums and by dealers is trd off road will have a diff button and cloth interior which i have. They sure make it difficult! Thank you i will try that too!

just made an account with toyota and entered my vin it is a base gives me a lot of other information too

 

just made an account with toyota and entered my vin it is a base gives me a lot of other information too

 

Most parts are the same across all models

4wd vs 2wd, v6 vs l4, auto vs manual are big distinguishers

What are you looking for?

 

I am starting to see that. I Want to refresh the suspension the front is bouncy on the left side and the rear springs are flat.
want to put in the heavier springs in the rear. I also do not want to stray to far from factory lift.

 

Flat or flat-ish springs are common. May or may not need replacing, depending on how you will use the truck.

Miles?

Use?

I'd start with a 4 shock replacement. Even if you need springs, with a no lift goal, there is no risk in doing the shocks first

All 6 lug 2nd and 3rd gens can fit the same shocks even though different models come with different shocks. Leaf springs are the same fitment.

 

To my knowledge

pre runner is 2wd
Base is 6 lug
Pro is pro

never heard of “delux model”

 

I looked that up on the nhtsa vin decoder it is a free decoder for any vehicle sold in the USA also works on atv’s, motorcycles and boats.

it has 160,000 going to use mostly to haul my atv’s and tent camping

 

Post 4 is the right answer. Other sources are agrigators at best and may or may not be accurate.

@memario1214 is good for advice and parts via hotshot offroad

 

What's the VIN? I can look it up here at my dealership.

 

The dead giveaway for a TRD Offroad: it will have a 4 channel hydraulic brake booster under the hood, on the driver's side firewall, instead of a standard booster.

Other trucks will not have it (maybe the Pro in years it was offered. I don't know that for certain). The Sports had a slightly larger rear diff and a hood scoop. My TRD OR shows as a "base" in various places, as does a friend's 2011 TRD Sport. The nomenclature is not always consistent.

If it's 4x4, you'll want 4x4 parts - some parts are the same for all trucks, but 4x4 and RWD are major differences for a lot of parts (drivetrain parts, front suspension). Ditto the hydraulic brake system for the TRDOR.